Storytimes near JEFFERSON PARK BRANCH

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

We supply the bricks and the life-sized board game. Just bring a ton of imagination and get ready to build and play. For ages 5 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

Explore symmetry with hands-on design activities and create your own kaleidoscope. For kids 6 to 11. How to Attend Register at least 48 hours before the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Due to space limitations, please include the total number of children and adults as attendees when you register. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

Join us for a drop-in open play time! We have fun educational toys and books available for self-directed play. We end play time together with parachute play and a song with a big book. For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

Visit YOUmedia (our dedicated Teen space) to make different art projects every Tuesday this summer. Supplies and materials will all be provided for each meeting. Teens are welcome to bring projects they are currently working on if they'd prefer. For Teens 13 - 19. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

Calling all theater fans! Join Read & Run Chicago for a free evening in collaboration with the Chicago Public Library featuring Maggie Andersen’s memoir  No Stars in Jefferson Park . The “Run + Book Club Discussion” includes a three-mile, 12:00/mile paced run to and from the Jefferson Park Branch Library and the former location of Gift Theater, of which author Maggie Andersen was a founding ensemble member. After the run, we’ll head back to the branch to discuss the book together—snacks included. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

Join us for this preschool story time tailored for you and your preschooler. We share songs, rhymes and books, plus an activity or craft.  For kids 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

Join us for this story time tailored for you and your baby or toddler. We share songs, rhymes and books.  For children birth to 3 years and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

We supply the bricks and the life-sized board game. Just bring a ton of imagination and get ready to build and play. For ages 5 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

Using a mix of kindness, music and humor, ScribbleMonster encourages his audience to participate and think in creative ways. Jim’s award-winning approach to music, movement and other activities sparks the imagination and provides children with open-ended opportunities for creative expression. Sing, think, play, dance, share ideas and get creative with ScribbleMonster!  For families with kids of all ages. How to Attend Register by 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 16. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Due to space limitations, please include the total number of children and adults as attendees when you register. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

Visit YOUmedia (our dedicated Teen space) to make different art projects every Tuesday this summer. Supplies and materials will all be provided for each meeting. Teens are welcome to bring projects they are currently working on if they'd prefer. For Teens 13 - 19. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

We supply the bricks and the board games. Just bring a ton of imagination and get ready to build and play. For ages 5 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

Join us for this preschool story time tailored for you and your preschooler. We share songs, rhymes and books, plus an activity or craft.  For kids 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

Join us for this story time tailored for you and your baby or toddler. We share songs, rhymes and books.  For children birth to 3 years and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

Bucky Halker presents: "This Land Is Your Land" is a program that combines music performance (guitar and vocal) and spoken commentary. The program features songs by legendary folksinger and songwriter Woodrow Wilson “Woody” Guthrie (1912-1967), as well as commentary on the time period and each song. This commentary frames the program in a larger historical context and offers specific details on Guthrie’s songs and his biography. The program also includes two sing-along songs. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

We supply the bricks and the life-sized board game. Just bring a ton of imagination and get ready to build and play. For ages 5 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

Explore light and shadow with a variety of hands-on science activities, including shadow puppets. For kids 6 to 11. How to Attend Register at least 48 hours before the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Due to space limitations, please include the total number of children and adults as attendees when you register. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

Visit YOUmedia (our dedicated Teen space) to make different art projects every Tuesday this summer. Supplies and materials will all be provided for each meeting. Teens are welcome to bring projects they are currently working on if they'd prefer. For Teens 13 - 19. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

Join us for this preschool story time tailored for you and your preschooler. We share songs, rhymes and books, plus an activity or craft.  For kids 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

Join us for this story time tailored for you and your baby or toddler. We share songs, rhymes and books.  For children birth to 3 years and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

We supply the bricks and the life-sized board game. Just bring a ton of imagination and get ready to build and play. For ages 5 and up. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Jefferson Park, 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

Dig into stories behind 30 foods invented in Chicago with author Monica Eng, who wrote  Made in Chicago . She discusses the origins of Italian Beef, the gym shoe, Akutagawa, corn roll tamales, tavern style pizza, the Rainbow Cone and more! Copies of the book will be available to purchase and have signed by Monica Eng.  For all ages 6 and up. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.